# BrickScan: AI Minifig Scanner

> Identify LEGO Bricks, Sets, Figures, Parts with AI & add them to your collection

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.brickmonkey.minifigapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.brickmonkey.minifigapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.brickmonkey.minifigapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BrickMonkey LLC
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 193,823
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (870 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-06
- **First published:** 2022-10-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.brickmonkey.minifigapp)
- **Website:** [https://brickmonkey.app](https://brickmonkey.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/51921966](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/51921966)

## Description

**BrickScan** is an advanced AI-powered LEGO minifigure and brick scanner designed for collectors and hobbyists. Simply use your smartphone camera to quickly identify over 16,000 unique minifigs and 76,000 LEGO parts, including heads, torsos, legs, and accessories. 

Beyond identification, BrickScan offers a comprehensive collection tracker with detailed stats and visuals, helping you manage and organize your LEGO sets efficiently. It also provides price comparisons and online seller info so you can find the best deals on missing pieces. Whether you’re a seasoned LEGO collector or just starting out, BrickScan simplifies tracking and completing your collection with lightning-fast recognition and an intuitive interface.

*Note: BrickScan is a fan-made app and is not officially affiliated with LEGO®.*

## Rankings

- #161,791 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `io.brickmonkey.minifigapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise BrickScan for accurate part identification, especially compared with Google Lens, and for being a valuable, time-saving tool for LEGO fans to find parts, learn names, and catalog minifigures. However, recurring concerns center on a paid, subscription-driven model with perceived high value and frequent price complaints; free usage is limited (daily quotas and trial caps). Reliability and support issues also crop up, with reports of the app not always working or failing to identify parts, and warnings about hidden subscriptions and weak customer support.

### Pros

- Accurate LEGO piece/minifigure identification, often outperforming Google Lens.
- Very useful for LEGO artists and hobbyists to quickly find parts and learn names.
- Fast recognition that saves time on builds and research.
- Helpful for cataloging and keeping track of minifigures and sets.
- Overall enjoyable and valuable for regular use.

### Cons

- Subscription pricing with complaints about value and a desire for a one-time payment.
- Free usage limits (daily quotas / number of scans) and trial caps.
- Reliability problems: app sometimes doesn't work or can't identify parts.
- Subscriptions are perceived as hidden or scams in reviews.
- Poor customer support and refund options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.brickmonkey.minifigapp)